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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and DV300F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was released 4 years earlier than the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z270 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z270

 DV300F EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z270 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 and the DV300F.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung DV300F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $200